September 03, 2019

Infrastructure: the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization)

September 03, 2019/ Eileen Kaley

There will never be a replacement for face-to-face human connection. Here lies the power of developing social infrastructure.

September 03, 2019

Technology

September 03, 2019/ Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP

The Scott Outdoor Amphitheater is a free outdoor structure, offering a space for human connections to occur year-round. Like many amphitheaters, it is a space for people to come together, communicate, and connect. Events held in amphitheaters invite social interactions and establish personal relationships. Every year, rain or shine, the Swarthmore commencement is held in this very space.

September 03, 2019

Intent

September 03, 2019/ Eileen Kaley

Spaces such as courtyards are free; they are accessible; they nurture human-to-human relationships. Use of inviting scenery and purposeful design enhance and promote the social opportunities that courtyards provide.

September 03, 2019

Simplicity

September 03, 2019/ Mark Stabolepszy, PE

Welcoming sidewalks and street spaces foster a sense of community and engagement within a public space. By enhancing their streetscapes, Oxford Borough invested in the social engagement of their residents and their visitors.

September 03, 2019

Attention

September 03, 2019/ Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP

Community parks that offer many social spaces to enjoy create opportunities for many social relationships to form. Wyomissing Borough’s care and attention to all of the needs makes for a comforting and welcoming place for all to enjoy.

September 03, 2019

Beautiful Spaces - making us healthier and happier

September 03, 2019/ Eileen Kaley

Research demonstrates that beauty, more specifically beautiful spaces, produce a positive emotional experience in the observer, enhancing feelings of joy and well-being.

Perspectives